Georgetown (12-3) vs UConn (12-4)
Game Info: Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 2:00 pm (Capital One Arena)
Betting Odds: Georgetown +5 -- Over/Under: 143 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: FOX
The UCONN Huskies and the Georgetown Hoyas meet Saturday in college basketball action from the Capital One Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a UCONN vs. Georgetown prediction.
UCONN Recap
The UCONN Huskies come into this game looking to bounce back from a 68-66 loss to Villanova last time out to drop their record to 12-4 on the year. After this game, UCONN will head home for a matchup with the Creighton Bluejays.
UCONN Looking For Rebound After Having Eight-Game Win Streak Snapped
Alex Karaban leads the Huskies in scoring with 15.9 PPG along with 5 RPG 2.9 APG and 1.7 BPG while Solo Ball has 13.6 PPG. Liam McNeeley also has 13.6 PPG with 5.8 RPG but is currently out of the lineup with an injury, and Tarris Reed Jr. also has 10.6 PPG with 7.6 RPG to lead UConn on the glass and to cap off the scoring in double figures for UConn up to this point in the year. As a team, UConn is averaging 82.8 PPG on 49.9% shooting from the field, 37.2% from three, and 78.7% from the foul line this season.
Why the Connecticut Huskies will win
- Georgetown has lost each of its last 22 games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
- UCONN has won each of its last 13 day games against the Big East Conference.
Georgetown Recap
The Georgetown Hoyas come into this game looking to rebound from a 74-66 loss to Marquette last time out to fall to 12-3 on the year. After this matchup, the Hoyas will head on the road once again to take on St. John’s.
Hoyas Looking For Big Win To Get Back On Track
Thomas Sorber leads the Hoyas in scoring and rebounding with 15.1 PPG and 8.4 RPG while Jayden Epps has 14.7 PPG with 2.5 APG. Micah Peavy has 13.3 PPG with 5 RPG and 4.1 APG and Malik Mack has 14 PPG with 4 RPG and 4.8 APG as well to lead the Hoyas in assists while capping off the group of double-digit scorers for Georgetown so far this season. As a team, Georgetown is averaging 75 PPG on 47.4% shooting from the field, 31.9% from three, and 72.8% from the foul line this season.
Why the Georgetown Hoyas will win
- Georgetown has won each of its last eight home games.
- Georgetown has won the first half in each of its last eight home games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Georgetown's last six day games against the Big East Conference has produced a total of 147+ points.
- Each of UCONN's last five day games against the Big East Conference has produced a total of 147+ points.
UCONN vs. Georgetown Prediction
I’m on the Hoyas and the points in this one. Georgetown has made significant strides and improvements in year two under Ed Cooley, now that Cooley has had some time to implement his coaching styles and philosophies, and to get his guys in there to run them. The Hoyas have been a lot more competitive in step-up spots and I think they can be competitive at home here. The Huskies just don’t have the same aura about them this season that they’re infallible. We’ve seen UCONN stumble in spots and that’s not to say they can’t go for a three-peat to defend their national title, this one just doesn’t instill fear into anyone like teams of the last couple of seasons might’ve. I think that the Capital One Arena will be rocking for this game and that the Hoyas will come to play here. Give me Georgetown and the points in this one.
Chris’s Pick Georgetown +5
AUTHOR: Chris Ruffolo
